Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-30
CITY AND SUBURBS.

Allderige's new patent finish is having large run, il Exchange Place.
 The roads are in excellent condition and afford & fine bottom for a body of snow.
 There have been many beautiful days this month but who can gainsay that to-day beats them all!
 The sociable to be given by the l. L'lnstitut Canadien Francais, will take place at Mu- sic Hall tomorrow evening.
 The rain storm put nice top dressing on the ice and it is excellent skating on the Manhan and small ponds about the suburbs
 There will be sociable at Bronson's Hall this evening for the benefit of Mrs Mary Mccarthy All are invited to help out this good cause. a,
 Jack Crawford, the poet scout, will ap- pear in the play, "On the trail of Daniel Boone," at the Opera House on the even ing of January 5.
 Springfield Canton, Uniformed Degree of Odd Fellows, which will appear at the Odd Fellows hall this season, are to have prize drill with the New Haven Canton.
 Miss Hopkins who will appear at the Opera House with the Harvard quartette Monday evening, is the leading soprano in Gov Ames Church at North Easton, near
 
 Boston.
 The caucus of the Republican Council men and Aldermen will be held at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening, it having been incon- venient for many members to assemble this evening.
 In Winsted to-day the sleighing was good and the weather just right. Water bury is envious, no doubt, but ''old prob' will give us an opportunity to enjoy sleigh ing very soon.
 The boys of Sedwick Guard, Company G, have made elaborate arrangements for their annual concert and ball at the Armory this evening and those who attend are sure of pleasant time.
 Prosecuting Agent Colley will ask the County Commissioners to revoke the i- cense of Joseph Corr, of 18O East Main street. who was recently convicted of sell ing liquor on Sunday.
 Stanley Macy's Company, who played the Kindergarten" and who gave the second performance of their new play, 70. O. D." in this city short time ago, were stranded in Bridgeport last night, the Housatonic Railroad Company attach ing their scenery and baggage.
 The catalogue of Wesleyan University for 1888 contains the name of Samuel Goodrich of this city as a member of the sophomore class, and Leon J. Wood, also of this city, member of the freshman class. The total amount of money devoted to prizes and scholarship is $13,0O0.
 At the meeting of the Waterbury Re- form Club held last night, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, J. g. Holmes; vice-president,A A. E. Knox End vice-presldent, William Ainslee; F. S., A. E. Morse, treasurer, J. s. Hayes; R. S., Peter Garrison; chaplain, H. l.. Morris.
 Superintendent Crosby of the High school has completed the work of examina- ton for teachers certificates which the State Board of Education had him per form on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. A number of candidates took the examination for entrance at the Normal school in New Britain.
 The funeral of Miss Esther Poland, aged 27, who died of consumption at the resi- dence of her parents, No 13 Orange street, Wednesday, was attended from the Church of the Immaculate Conception this after noon. Among the floral offerings was wreath of flowers presented by lady friend of the deceased.
 Leonard Miller, the young man who accidently fell from the third story window of his house, No IF Hawkins street, some three weeks ago and who has been insane ever since, was taken to the insane retreat at Mid6 letown yesterday by City Sheriff Mcdonald. It is thought that Miller will never recover, as his brain is undoubtedly injured.
 The primary department of the Second Congregational Sunday school had it's Christmas festival yesterday afternoon. The senior department of the same school gave an entertainment in the evening, a fT1ra of oh Granniss and Blakeslee and A. M. Blake slee, and readings by Miss Davenport.
 The Third Division A. o. H. will give their first annual concert and sociable at the Armory Friday evening, January 6 The Amphion orchestra will furnish music and UHendale will prompt. The committee of arrangements are: MT Doran, James F. Phalen, J. Claffey and Edward Rock A handsome souvenir programme will be given to each lady taking part in the grand march.
 Catherine A. Bantle keeps a saloon at 20 Canal street. For some time past it is said there has been considerable evidence of disorderly conduct about Catherine's place. She was yesterday arrested by the police, who entered the house, but found no one in except the proprietress. This morning Judge Bradstreet fined her $50 and costs for keeping a house of ill-repute. Mrs Bantle appealed and furnished $15O.
 It is probable that the clerk of the Board of Councilmen during the year 1888 will be Thomas R. Martin. His name will be pre- sented to the Republican caucus tomorrow evening, and those in position to know say that he will receive the nomination. This being the case he will probably not be candidate for reelection on the Board of Police Commissioners, at least it is natural to think that he will not care to hold both positions The Board of Relief will meet next week and the amount of the grand list of 1887 will not be known until they are through with this sitting It is the duty of this | board to correct any legal errors that have been made by the assessors, but not to | change the assessment when it is adiudged | by the assessors. There must be some | errors to make any alterations. Frequent ly 1t transpires that property has been transferred, changed, or portion of it l sold, facts not known to kthe assessors. The Board of Relief are to correct such er- TOTS, but they have no right to repeal the assessors decision.